Riverton police encountered a man who allegedly was illegally in possession of at least one gun. The man, a convicted felon, threatened and shot at police, and they shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Jason Whittle
Agency Responsible: Riverton Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: January 10, 2019
County: Fremont
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Geography: Rural